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Green Porch Medical Centre
Green Porch Medical Centre
Green Porch Close
Sittingbourne
Kent, ME10 2HA
Tel: 01795 718348
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"Get Winter Strong"
From 3rd October 2024 patients can book their Covid-19 vaccinations online, via the NHS App or by calling 119 for free.
Find out more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
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Book your Flu and RSV Vaccine at the surgery now
From 3rd October patients can book their Covid-19 vaccinations
online, via the NHS App or by calling 119 for free
Find out more information at www.GetVaccinatedNow.co.uk
Telephone issue at Newington Branch Surgery
We currently have a telephone issue at Newington Surgery
Can we ask that Newington patients
please telephone the main surgery number
on 01795-718348 until this issue has been resolved
Newington Surgery will be open as usual
for those patients who have an appointment
ADHD medication shortages
There is a national shortage of ADHD medications
further guidance is available
on the ADHD medication shortages section
of this website
The Practice is helping to support the Sittingbourne Foodbank
please click on the link h
ttps://swale.foodbank.org.uk
for further information about how you can help
You can make a food/toiletries donation at the practice
The donation box is located in the Reception area
We are no longer accepting repeat prescription requests by telephone
I
f you need medical advice when the surgery is closed
Please call 111
Alternatively you can visit the Urgent Treatment Centre in Faversham
The address is Bank Street, Faversham, Kent. ME13 8QR
This Treatment Centre is open from 8am to 8pm 7 days per week
including Bank Holidays and n
o appointment is necessary
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